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Integrating China in the International Consortium for Personalised Medicine: a position paper on innovation and digitalization in Personalized Medicine

Authors: Flavia Beccia, Marzia Di Marcantonio, Francesco Andrea Causio, Lena Schleicher, Lili Wang, Chiara Cadeddu, Walter Ricciardi, Stefania Boccia

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

The advent of Personalized Medicine (PM) holds significant promise in revolutionizing healthcare by tailoring treatments to individual patients based on their data. However, its successful implementation requires the seamless integration of innovative technologies and presents formidable challenges in terms of sustainability. To tackle these challenges head-on, the International Consortium for Personalized Medicine (ICPerMed) was established, and the IC2PerMed project, as part of this consortium, seeks to foster collaboration between the European Union (EU) and China in the field of Personalized Medicine. Based on the results collected by the project, the objective of this study is to discern the key priorities for the implementation of Personalised Medicine concerning Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Big Data and digital solutions, with a particular emphasis on data management and protection.

Methods

A Delphi survey was conducted to gather expert’s consensus on the main priorities for actions on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and Big Data and digital solutions in the field of Personalized Medicine.

Results

The survey identified seven priorities in the area of Big Data and digital solutions, including data interoperability, standards, security measures, and international partnerships. Additionally, twelve priorities were identified for the innovation-to-market process, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, need assessment, and value definition in resource allocation.

Conclusions

The effective implementation of new technologies in Personalized Medicine research and practice is essential for the advancement of healthcare systems in both the European and Chinese contexts. The identified priorities play a pivotal role in promoting the sustainability of health systems and driving innovation in the implementation of Personalized Medicine. Addressing challenges related to data interoperability, standards, security, international collaboration, cost-effectiveness, and value assessment is of utmost importance in order to propel the progress of Personalized Medicine in healthcare systems.

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Title: Integrating China in the International Consortium for Personalised Medicine: a position paper on innovation and digitalization in Personalized Medicine
Authors: Flavia Beccia
Marzia Di Marcantonio
Francesco Andrea Causio
Lena Schleicher
Lili Wang
Chiara Cadeddu
Walter Ricciardi
Stefania Boccia
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18009-8

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